Allahabad High Court has given a big decision on live-in relationship. The division bench of the High Court has settled the case of physical relations on the pretext of marriage. After hearing both the sides, the bench ruled that although live-in relationships are not socially accepted, there is attraction towards this relationship among the youth. Therefore, now the time has come that the outline or rules of this relationship should also be decided to protect the moral values of the society. Justice Nalin Kumar Srivastava made this comment while granting bail to Akash Keshari of Varanasi. Keshari was accused of having physical relations with a woman on the pretext of marriage. A case was registered against him under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and SC/ST Act. Keshari refused to marry the woman, so he filed a complaint against her at Sarnath police station in Varanasi.
Live together and have a relationship of your own free will.
According to NDTV report, accused Keshari had sought bail from the High Court in this case and his lawyer had argued that the woman had fabricated a false story. She was an adult and was living in a voluntary live-in relationship with Keshari. Physical relations between the two were also consensual. Both of them have been living in a live-in relationship for about 6 years and she has not even done an abortion in these 6 years. Keshari had not even promised to marry that woman. In such a situation, it is not justified to accuse him of Keshari.
After hearing the arguments of both the sides, Justice Nalin Kumar Srivastava gave his verdict. While granting bail to Keshari, he said that live-in relationships have not got social acceptance, but the young generation is getting attracted towards such relationships. Be it a man or a woman, because both can easily escape from their responsibilities towards their partner, their attraction towards such relationships is increasing rapidly, but now there is a need to set boundaries in this relationship.
No law, but the Supreme Court has set the conditions
Let us tell you that there is no law made under the Constitution regarding live-in-relationship in India, but the Supreme Court has ruled that living in a live-in relationship without marriage is not a legal crime, but the people living in this relationship. The person must be over 18 years of age and both must consent to be in a relationship. Parents, friends or relatives cannot interfere in their relationship. Women living in live-in households have the right to protection from domestic violence. If relations are maintained while living in this relationship then the child born will be called legitimate. The police will provide security to people living in this relationship if requested.
